Experts suggest that humans are made up of 70% water.
We all need water to survive. But clean water is the key to being healthy.

Gale Ketteler, the Public Information Officer with Winston-Salem / Forsyth County Utilities, sat down with Verne (WBFJ radio) to help us understand about the high quality of our tap water in the Winston-Salem / Forsyth County area thanks to solid local water sources (like Salem Lake and the Yadkin River) and highly trained water treatment techs.

Listen now…

Learn more about our local water supply including…

The latest EPA: Water Quality Report
For more than 20 years, tap water (drinking water) in Forsyth county has met or surpassed all state and federal standards. www.cityofws.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1767

WaterSavvy meter installations across the county are nearly complete.
Now we are measuring every drop.  3-minute video covers it all! cityofws.org/watersavvy

“Can the Grease” and NO Wipes.  www.cityofws.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=311

Get the Lead Out  cityofws.org/pipes

Lots more videos here, including Water Scams and the virtual plant tours.

www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLr…rodKduQcV5vrhJdTW

Interesting information at www.wsfcutilities.org

Call City Link: 311 or (336) 727-8000

Email: CityLink@CityOfWS.org

Bottled water vs Tap water: Over half (64%) of the bottled water sold in the US is actually sourced from municipal tap water, according to an extensive study from Environmental Working Group.

Basically, most of us are paying a premium for water that they could easily obtain from their kitchen sink.  www.ewg.org/tapwater/

*As heard on Sunday @ 5 on WBFJ (June 29, 2025)